Messy roads create traffic headache for snowy commute

A Penn Hills salt truck slid down an icy hill and collided with a homeowner’s new car on Friday. Police said the salt truck appeared to have been backing down the steep road when the driver lost control.

The weight of the salt brought the vehicle down the hill -- narrowly missing a hydrant, but smashing into a parked car.

The salt truck’s driver was taken away on a stretcher, but was believed to have escaped any life-threatening injuries. It was unclear if the truck lost control because of slick conditions, but neighbors said they believe steep roads need more attention.

Public Works Director Rob Kaczorowski said he understood the concerns, but said his crew --using 60 trucks with 1,800 miles to cover-- is doing its best.

“Remember, it’s response time,” Kaczorowski said. “It takes us time to travel those 1,800 miles of lane. Be patient. We’ll work round the clock until we got everybody done.”

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